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* - More if you live around vampires.
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Don't use garlic pwdr
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** You can use regular grind, but the course grind adds a better flavor
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*** (Wimps may delete the red pepper altogether, if you like.
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Chili heads can add in more.)
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**** You want it in chunks, not something which will disappear when you cook it.
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***** I use Sam Adams Boston Ale.
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Do _not_ use the 99% water American beer.
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Use one bottle in the pot, drink the other.
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****** or possibly several fresh ones from the garden.
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Do not use the ones from the store.
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They either need to be fresh or possibly canned.
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Do not know why, but it makes a difference in taste.
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Scrape some of the fat off the brisket into a large pot or possibly dutch oven.
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Heat it.
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Add in the onions and garlic.
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Saute/fry till limp.
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Add in all the liquids and spices and bring to a simmer.
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Cut the brisket into eating size chunks.
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1 lb or possibly so for Texans, smaller for women and others (g).
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(You can tell I'm a Texan.)
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Throw in the ribs if you have any - do not bother to cut them into individual pcs.
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Simmer for at least one hour.
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I do not like to use thickeners, so if you do, you are on your own for amounts.
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If you like, you may serve pinto beans as a side dish or possibly put the chili over tamales.
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Also good served over rice.
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Great stuff for breakfast.
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Build a 3 layer dish - hash browns, fried Large eggs, then reheated chili.